# My Cam vs Home Security Camera App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Cam at none against Home Security Camera App's 9. My Cam also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Home Security Camera App's advantage is review sentiment (26% vs 0%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Security Camera App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. My Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home Security Camera App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera App has 5.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of My Cam's written reviews are positive against 26% of Home Security Camera App's.

My Cam ships an update every 2 months, Home Security Camera App every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Cam | Home Security Camera App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cam/id451683694/reviews) | **[4.4 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id1540687753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **26.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Securitas Direct](https://appshunter.io/developer/313881561) | [SpeedBoot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665797241) |

## What reviewers say

### My Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cam/id451683694)

Monitor your home or business remotely with live video feeds from your cameras. View recorded footage, zoom in on details, and communicate through two-way audio. Keep an eye on children, elderly individuals, or your property from your iPhone.

**Highlights:** Live camera viewing, Access recorded footage, Zoom functionality, Two-way audio communication, Remote property supervision

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Home Security Camera App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id1540687753)

Monitor your home security cameras and scan for nearby Bluetooth devices. Get real-time HD video playback and detailed information about connected devices on your local network. Includes privacy guidance and support.

**Highlights:** Real-time HD video playback, Connect to various camera brands, Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices, Check Bluetooth signal strength, Device information lookup, Privacy protection guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription time - week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription time-month | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP member | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Member | $19.99 | per year |
| Subscription time-quarterly | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP Member | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP member | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| Subscription time-year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Security camera monitoring
- 👍 Useful for detecting hidden cameras
- 🚀 Efficient scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Unreliable detection of cameras
- 👎 Deceptive billing practices
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during scans
- Inconsistent detection of cameras
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Ability to view camera details without subscription
- Clearer communication about subscription requirements
- Refund options for unsatisfied users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Cam free?

My Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Home Security Camera App free?

Home Security Camera App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Cam or Home Security Camera App?

Home Security Camera App is rated higher. My Cam averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Home Security Camera App averages 4.4 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do My Cam or Home Security Camera App have ads?

Neither My Cam nor Home Security Camera App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Cam or Home Security Camera App?

My Cam ships an update every 2 months, and Home Security Camera App every 4 weeks. Most recently, My Cam was updated on October 8, 2026 and Home Security Camera App on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*